Bari Z. Weinberger, who has sought to hire employees who speak Spanish and other languages, stands outside her law office in Freehold.

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As she scanned the courthouse, Bari Z. Weinberger saw that her desire to help her clients through divorce, child custody disputes and domestic violence could only carry her so far.

She could see that people who didn't speak English had more trouble than most. Forget trying to navigate a legal system that has a language unto itself, they had trouble figuring out where to go once they got to the courthouse.

"They have to have a voice," Weinberger said. "If they can't communicate their needs, it could mean the difference between getting the protection they need ... and not." ...